MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Last term saw lots of activity: the Centenary Service of Remembrance at Priory, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, was a brilliant success. Many hundreds of severely injured military were nursed back to health in Priory’s very own hall, which resonated with the music and voices of our pupils. The presence of a veteran from the Second World War, supported by several more recent veterans, helped bring home both the futility of war and the bravery of those who fight in them. I felt privileged to attend.

Two visits from Ofsted last term resulted in Bohunt Worthing being judged Good with some Outstanding features – a major achievement for a new school in only its fourth year of operation: congratulations to the staff and pupils at Worthing for this excellent success. And the staff and pupils at The Petersfield School are to be heartily congratulated on being rated Outstanding in all categories for the second time, consolidating their position as a truly excellent school.

Last term we agreed that we would open our new Free School in Horsham a year ahead of our original plan, in order to help the local Council with an unexpected shortfall in places. This will be an all-through school, with pupils from the age of 4 up to 18 eventually, although it will open for Year 7 pupils only in September 2019. You can read about the appointment of Horsham’s new Head in the ensuing pages.

Our Sixth Form in Liphook welcomed a new Year 12, which is significantly larger than the first cohort. The building has an even-more vibrant atmosphere this year, with the current Year 13 preparing their university applications and studying hard for their A-level exams next summer.

Finally, it is with great interest that I read the ‘BET you didn’t know’ interviews. It is fascinating to learn a little about our wonderful students and staff and I hope you will enjoy them too.

I am proud to be the Chair of Bohunt Education Trust, the success of which is due solely to the excellent expertise and abilities of you, the staff. My thanks and admiration go to all of you.

DR RAY MORTON